Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After excavations and forensic analysis, the Vatican says they reached a ...

St. Peter's Basilica restoration reveals centuries-old details for the first time 03:56. ... Also restored is the Chair of St. Peter, an important symbol of Papal authority.

People walk in and out of the Basilica of Guadalupe on Dec. 11, 2023, in Mexico City. (Alejandro Cegarra / For De Los) 2. A woman rests inside her tent at the Basilica of Guadalupe on Dec. 11 ...

Elements such as the Ombrellino, the crossed keys, and the Tintinnabulum, also known as “little bell” were blessed as the basilica symbols. With Christmas coming, the bishop says this is the ...

Baltimore basilica’s dome was repaired after it was damaged in a 2011 earthquake. It also carried symbolic weight in a country in which Catholics were an often-persecuted minority.

The informational sign near the chair in St. Peter’s Basilica informs visitors that “shortly after the year 1000, the Cathedra Petri began to be venerated as a relic of the seat used by the ...

However, while the inverted cross is considered by some to be an anti-Christian or satanic symbol, opens new tab, in the context of St. Peter's Basilica, it is a reference to the crucifixion of ...

The basilica was discovered during work to redevelop an office block at 85 Gracechurch Street, in the City of London financial district. It was found in the block’s basement.